1981 JEEP CHEROKEE Recalls (2)

Campaign:

81V015000 on 03/05/1981

Component:

Vehicle speed control

Manufactured:

07/31/1980 - 09/30/1980

Affected:

1,724

Defect:

The transmission throttle control rod spring may have been improperly installed. this may cause the throttle to close more slowly than normal. vehicles may return to idle slowly.

Correction:

Each end of the spring will be inspected and relocated, if necessary, to ensure correct positioning.

Notes:

Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with six-cylinder engines andautomatic transmissions.system: power train; transmission throttle control rod spring.consequences of defect: vehicles that have the condition characterized by theslower than normal return to idle may require greater stopping distances.increased stopping distance can result in an accident.note: if the condition is experienced before the defect has been corrected, thevehicle should be cautiously returned to the dealer as soon as possible.

---

Campaign:

87V178000 on 11/23/1987

Component:

Visibility:glass, side/rear

Affected:

180,000

Defect:

The key operated tailgate window will continue to close if the spring loaded key does not return to off position when released.

Consequence:

Window could close on a child or others resulting inpersonal injury.

Correction:

Owners should not leave key in tailgate of unattended vehicle. repair mechanism to assure proper key return operation.

Notes:

System: tailgate windowvehicle description: multipurpose vehicles equipped with a power tailgatewindow.

Home | Privacy